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US 8,298,516 B2Granted
Calculus dissolving dental composition and methods for using same
OwnerDouglas Andersoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to an anti-calculus composition and method for treating subgingival calculus. The anti-calculus composition comprises a pyrophosphate and a tripolyphosphate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may also comprise a fluoride providing compound.
Claims6
A method for dissolving subgingival calculus in a subgingival pocket after formation thereof comprising the steps of:
- a) preparing a solution or suspension comprising sodium tripolyphosphate, pyrophosphate and a fluoride providing compound, wherein the pyrophosphate consists of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate;
- b) loading the solution or suspension into an application device with at least one orifice;
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- c) applying the solution or suspension directly to the subgingival pocket to dissolve subgingival calculus therein.
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